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The Giving Up/ Cutting Down alcohol support thread - number 13
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5/25 for me thus far.
Stu: Speaking as someone who has, at times, had a very difficult relationship; if it was meant to last forever, you'll get through the issues together and become much stronger. If it wasn't meant to be this time, there is somebody out there for you.2018 totals:
Savings £11,200
Mortgage Overpayments £5,5000 -
3AF days for me please shaggy
As of 24th August 2016 total money owed was
£15,708 :eek:0 -
Smiley day for me today 7/26 AFDs0
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Oh that sounds wonderful! The skies were clear here in London last night. Hope you had a lovely time.
It clouded over, but cleared again in time for us to look through the huge telescope at a lava lake crater on the moon. Fabulous!
I've had 2 evenings with alcohol, but AF tonight so that's 5/22 thanks Shaggy.0 -
Evening
day 4 AF for me tonight please Shaggy :jAs of 24th August 2016 total money owed was
£15,708 :eek:0 -
Having a drink tonight - had a long day...it's Saturday and I feel like having a glass of wine, so I decided to have some.Trying to keep in budget.
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Morning :hello:
3 more AFDs to add - Thus, Fri & Sat. My reward is that I have lost another 1Lb and a half - making nearly 6 Llbs. Not too shabby!
ShaggyxWhat do we do when we fall? We get up, dust ourselves off and start walking in the right direction again. Perhaps when we fall, it is easy to forget there are people along the way who help us stand and walk with us as we get back on track.0 -
March 2014 :-

= 7 Days AF
= 14 days AF
= 21 days AF
= 28 days AF
= 31 days AF
= target achieved
AFoolWithMoney 7/31
AlexLK 5/25
ArsenalBarnie /10
Baileysonice 3/15
Barny1979 7/26
BlueDaisy 3 /16
ChocolateCupcake /22
DebJay 4/16
DoshWaster 2 /15
Fruball 3/18
Gien 5/22
Green Karen 3/21
Guinness-Cat 4/15
KuneKune22 1/10
Maman 3/10
Milky1991 4/TF
Munchin 3/30
Paulineb /20
PriceySOS 5/22
Ruby 2/22
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Scattyspice 3/15
Shaggy 8/17
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Sukeyboo 3/14
TillerGirl 5/22
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5 Year Plan /22
Everyone Welcome! It's never too late to join....
Please highlight your AFDs in Red
Don't hesitate to let me know if I've made a mistake!What do we do when we fall? We get up, dust ourselves off and start walking in the right direction again. Perhaps when we fall, it is easy to forget there are people along the way who help us stand and walk with us as we get back on track.0 -
Well, I found out the 'why not?' - I have a headache and feel a bit sluggish this morning even though I didn't drink a lot! Obviously not used to it any more!!Why not gien
- it's all about being in control and you sound as if you are - enjoy 
And Debjay - happy birthday twinnie!Trying to keep in budget.
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